on a news conference near jean quan and chief jordan are speaking what they need more resources. the we have seen a spike in crime this year is a serious concern that is why we have reached out to the chp. >> there is no doubt that we need more police and we can see that on we have more police, crime goes down. >> oakland has 627 officers. that is the lowest number in decades although specifics on how many officers from the c h p and how they're going to pay is still cutting worked out. the captain of the c h p explains the critical role the officers will play. but what we are expanding law enforcement. but the people that are traveling. >> oakland officials have been working with governor brown to make this situation happened. it has taken place before and they say that it made a difference. in oakland, terisa estacio, kron 4. >> continuing coverage what one officer things of the c h p coming in. >> lt. kirk lewis is a 20 year veteran and also a watch commander. on an average night he is responsible for one half of the patrols. lewis says that the cutbacks and the increase in vi